Welcome to the Iowa Biotechnology Association

Since 1994, the Iowa Biotechnology Association has provided benefits and services to promote the interests and growth of the life sciences industries in Iowa. We are a non-profit, membership-based organization with a diversified membership including industry companies from all segments of biotechnology, universities & colleges, state & federal associations, as well as numerous service & support companies. Our Association seeks to promote the success and growth of biotech-based business in Iowa, ultimately securing our strong biotech economy while growing our business & increasing our influence nationally and around the globe.

Intellectual Property Corner

Shuttleworth & Ingersoll authors a series of articles for IowaBio directed toward intellectual property (IP) issues that are of interest to IowaBio members. The firm is available to answer IP questions from members, either as a part of each article, or in an occasional separate article devoted only to questions and answers.

Patent Law Reform: First-Inventor-to-File

Learn more about the United States Patent and Trademark Office's (USPTO) implementation of the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act (“AIA”) and how it affects the U.S patent system. This article was generously provided by IowaBio member, Brick Gentry P.C.

IowaBio's next Biotech Spotlight Series will feature presentations from five companies in Eddyville, Iowa.

Invited attendees include industry members, state legislators, economic development partners and community leaders.

At IowaBio, we provide our members with several services and benefits through our BioVantage Program. Among these are Advocacy, Business Development, Education, Networking and Participation in our Purchasing Agreements.

Contracts include:

Scientific supplies/chemicals/equipment

Lab equipment/lab design/installation

Office supplies/computer equipment/office furniture

Contract Highlights:

Most individual items are discounted by 10-80%

Direct delivery within 24-48 hours without shipping charges

Numerous rebate opportunities

The savings received from just a few orders usually covers the cost of a company’s annual membership dues